Dexter S4E12: English vocabulary

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make something four times as large or as much

not heard or not listened to

to talk in a casual, lively way

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a wild horse found in North America

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

to stop doing or using something all at once, especially an addictive habit

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

an FBI or other government detective

a small passenger plane used for short flights

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

unfinished things that still need attention

to get free of something unwanted

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a reduction in planned spending

skill in dealing with people in a careful and tactful way

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

a paid day off from work for personal reasons

to begin to happen or be noticed gradually

the act of putting things into bags or packages

very good or impressive

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to spend money or use up something very quickly

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

to submit something, such as a request or application

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

to be found to be true, real, or the case

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

close to the exact amount, size, or number, but not exact

deserving praise, help, or respect

a person who has sex for money

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

clothes you wear for sleeping

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

to stop suddenly and completely

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a small pool of water or other liquid on the ground

the feeling of close friendship and loyalty between men or members of a group

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

a large amount of something

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

to begin living in a new home

a shop that cleans clothes and fabrics by dry cleaning

a shop that sells medicines and health products

a bank account for money you want to save

a shop that repairs cars

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

a cabinet with drawers for storing papers and files